This trekking area is located about 30 kilometers toward the north of Kathmandu. Trekking along this unbeaten trail is a new experience for the trekkers experiencing the beauty of this mountain region with the culture of local people. You trek through Tamang villages with its life, culture and crafts which have remained untouched from the beginning of the settlement. The trekkers will receive hearty felicitation by the locals rich in their distinct costumes, architecture of their mountain houses and ancient monasteries. It offers you wilderness experience through beautiful landscapes of alpine terrain, flat meadows and rhododendron forests.
During this trek you can enjoy the dramatic views of Langtang Lirung (7245m.), Langtang Kerung, Chimse Danda ridge crossed by Ganjala Pass (5122m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manaslu and Sanjen Himal ranges. In addition you find over 70 glaciers of varying sizes and high altitude lakes including Goshaikunda, Pravatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.
The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman, Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley and Kyangjin Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and Langtang are traditional Tamang villages culminating cultural features. The visit to beautiful local Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking.
Facts of the Trip
Tour Region: -Langtang.
Best season: - September to November & Feb to June.
Transportation: - By tourist bus / private.
Accommodation: - Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: - moderate
Trekking style: - tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek: 3100 meters)
Culture: Tamang, Sherpa
Attraction: Langtang valley, Monasteries, Local people
Himalayan sights: Langtang Himal
Itineray Details
Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru besi ( 10-11 hours) and overnight in tea house.
Day 02 : Syabru besi trek to Gatlang (5 hrs) and overnight in community lodge
Day 03 : Gatlang trek to Tatopani (6-7 hrs) and overnight in community lodge.
Day 04 : Tatopani trek to Thuman (6 hrs) and overnight in community lodge
Day 05 : Thuman trek to Briddim (6 hrs) and overnight in local home.
Day 06 : Briddim trek to Lamahotel (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 07 : Lamahotel trek to Langtang (6hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 08 : Langtang trek to Kanjin (4 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 09 : Kanjin rest day and hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang –lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M)
Day 10 : Kanjin trek to Lama hotel (6 hours)
Day 11 : Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru (5-6 hours)
Day 12 : Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche 5 hours
Day 13 : Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Langtang Conservation and TIMS permit.
- All ground transportation
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & other places
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for
Sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue